As our soldiers prepare to deploy to the Washington, DC, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero who is the Commander in Chief of the Guam National Guard, says it is our duty and responsibility help protect our capitol, adding this is a great statement and about the competency and readiness and strength of National Guard.

"I just hope that they remain safe I wish them the best and I know that they will make us proud in protecting our nation's capitol. I appreciate and I'm very grateful for their stepping up to the task," she said.

Leon Guerrero says a total of 39 Guam National Guard members will be deployed.